Services to Seniors
Support Services to Seniors assists communities in the development of services that will support seniors in their independence in the community. Community developed, community run services such as congregate meals, grocery shopping, transportation, and home maintenance may be offered through the Support Services to Seniors program. Specific services will vary from community to community.
Seniors programs focus on health promotion and maintenance of independent living. Support Services to Seniors works along side Home Care Services in the community with the goal of enabling clients to remain in their own homes. Programs are provided which assist clients to achieve and maintain health, well-being and personal independence. Support Services to Seniors focus is on wellness and support.
- Contact Senior Services
- Mental Health Services for the Elderly
- Multi-purpose Seniors Centres
- Resources for Healthy Aging
Support Services to Seniors Coordinator – West
Amanda Dillabough
Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital
162 3 Ave SE, Teulon, MB R0C 3B0
204-904-9701
[email protected]
Support Services to Seniors Coordinator – East
Dana Trapp
71107 Hwy 302
Beausejour, MB R0E 0C0
431-343-0135
204-268-6727
[email protected]
Mental Health Services for the Elderly
Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority’s Mental Health Services for the Elderly Program is a multi-disciplinary program that provides assessment and treatment recommendations for older adults with mental health concerns and/or cognitive difficulties affecting their daily life activities. For residents who reside within the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority, consultation and collaboration occur with the individual, family and other service providers involved to offer the best person-focused care possible.
To inquire about these services, please call:
1-866-757-6205 toll free or 204-785-7752 (Selkirk and area)Do you have more questions, or are you looking for more resources? Visit our Mental Health Services for the Elderly page to view the Frequently Asked Questions and Looking for More Resources sections.
Multi-purpose Seniors Centres
Multi-purpose senior centres are designed to assist communities in the development of services that will support seniors in maintaining their independence in the community. Below is a listing of centres receiving funding from Interlake-Eastern RHA. This is not an inclusive listing of seniors centres in the the region.
Gimli 55+ Centre
204-642-7909Gordon Howard Senior Centre
204-785-2092Stonewall 55+ Community Centre
204-467-2582Victoria Beach – East Beaches Senior Scene
204-756-6468Alzheimer Society Dementia Friendly
By understanding the everyday experiences of people living with dementia, you can better accommodate their needs and help them live well. Becoming dementia-friendly will make a direct impact on the people living with dementia in your community. Become Dementia Friendly
Active Aging in Manitoba
Active Aging in Manitoba envisions a society where all older Manitobans are engaged in active aging: the process of optimizing opportunities for health, participation and security to enhance quality of life across their life course. Active Aging Manitoba
Age Friendly Manitoba
Viewing community living through an Age-Friendly lens helps to improve quality of life for all and contributes to a respectful social environment. Age-Friendly Manitoba encourages active aging to enhance quality of life as people age. Age Friendly Manitoba
211 Manitoba
Resource to connect with community, government or social services in Manitoba. Manitoba (211.ca)
